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NIA CENTRE FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN TORONTO, LITTLE JAMAICA

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Nia Centre offers a critical space to gather, experience, and promote Black arts, culture, and artists in Canada.

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  • Nia Centre offers a critical space to gather, experience, and promote Black arts, culture, and artists in Canada.
  • TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Nia Centre for the Arts today proudly unveils Canada's first professional multidisciplinary Black arts facility, located in the heart of the historic community of Toronto's Little Jamaica.
  • The venue champions a diverse range of arts, from music and literature to visual arts and theatre, often in collaboration with emerging artists and arts organizations.
  • Let's celebrate this groundbreaking professional arts centre dedicated to showcasing, nurturing and promoting the work of artists from across the African diaspora."

Women Front and Center at High-Level UNGA and Climate Week Events

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women-led discussions and research on climate change were more prominent than ever during the 78th UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, as the impact becomes even more apparent. Key events and opportunities during the world's largest gathering of global leaders showcased the growing noteworthy female experts and scientists in climate thought leadership and action.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women-led discussions and research on climate change were more prominent than ever during the 78th UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, as the impact becomes even more apparent.
  • Key events and opportunities during the world's largest gathering of global leaders showcased the growing noteworthy female experts and scientists in climate thought leadership and action.
  • Ms. Al Hameli also spoke on the main stage at Climate Week as part of a panel on biodiversity.
  • All three panels featured women leaders in sustainability sharing critical perspectives on climate and the importance of cooperative cross-sector action.

Stonyfield Organic Announces the Transition of Eight NYC Parks to Organic Grounds Maintenance by 2025 as Part of the StonyFIELDS Initiative

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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In 2018, Stonyfield took their organic mission one step further with the launch of the StonyFIELDS program.

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  • In 2018, Stonyfield took their organic mission one step further with the launch of the StonyFIELDS program.
  • To-date, the brand has converted multiple parks in over 40 cities to organic maintenance, and now they are aiming to help make parks in New York City organically maintained as well.
  • Stonyfield is paying $60,000 to Beyond Pesticides to underwrite this work, specifically at the NYC parks.
  • You can learn more about Stonyfield’s efforts in the transition of NYC parks to organic at https://www.stonyfield.com/stonyfields-new-york/ .

Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell to Attend 41st Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards Gala

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 27, 2023) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is proud to announce that Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell will attend the 41st Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards Gala on April 29th, 2023.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 27, 2023) - The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is proud to announce that Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell will attend the 41st Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Awards Gala on April 29th, 2023.
  • "We are pleased to have Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell attend our Awards Gala.
  • The BBPA is proud to honour and celebrate the following 2023 award honourees:
    Leadership Award - Rosemarie Powell - Sponsored by E.J.
  • "We are pleased to have Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell share this special moment with us and and thank all of our guests, sponsors, and partners who have made this event possible.

John Boyd Calls for Boycott of Ford Motor Company

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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That historic pattern survives in modern Tennessee, according to John W. Boyd, Jr. , president of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA).

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  • That historic pattern survives in modern Tennessee, according to John W. Boyd, Jr. , president of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA).
  • We lose our land, and their companies grow larger at the Black farmers' expense," Boyd charged.
  • Boyd, who farms in Baskerville, Virginia, declared the Ford Company deal a "national disgrace," adding, "we are facing extinction."
  • He said the NBFA has requested a meeting with Ford company executives to explore solutions to the Tennessee project's negative effects on Black farmers.

Whetstone Beer Co. launches "Pints for Parks" May 6 supporting VT State Parks

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Their years exploring the beauty of Vermont state parks has led them to launch Pints for Parks, a partnership benefiting Vermont State Parks .

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  • Their years exploring the beauty of Vermont state parks has led them to launch Pints for Parks, a partnership benefiting Vermont State Parks .
  • Pints for Parks is a collaboration between Whetstone Beer Co. and Vermont State Parks where twice each year Whetstone will create a unique, limited-edition beer celebrating a different state park.
  • Proceeds from Pints for Parks beer sales will support Vermont Parks Forever , Vermont State Parks' supporting foundation.
  • "We are grateful for this creative partnership that will showcase Vermont's beautiful state parks and raise awareness of Vermont Parks Forever (VPF), the foundation for Vermont's state parks," said Sarah Alberghini Winters, Executive Director, Vermont Parks Forever.

Food For The Poor Canada Announces New Executive Director

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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TORONTO, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Arlene Amitirigala as Executive Director, effective March 1, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Arlene Amitirigala as Executive Director, effective March 1, 2023.
  • “Our hiring committee considered many extraordinary candidates for this position during an extensive search conducted by members of the board as well as leaders within our community.
  • “Our outgoing Founder and Executive Director, Samantha Mahfood, has done tremendous work over many years to establish strong community ties and relationships,” said board co-chair Cherie Payne.
  • “I look forward to working with our many partners, donors and volunteers to build on our incredible legacy and anticipate welcoming many more to join with us.”
    “We are thrilled that Arlene is on board as our new Executive Director,” shared Samantha Mahfood, outgoing Executive Director and FFPC Founder.

Rent-A-Center opens store in Queens, New York

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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The new Rent-A-Center store is located at 16805 Jamaica Avenue in the Queens borough of New York City.

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  • The new Rent-A-Center store is located at 16805 Jamaica Avenue in the Queens borough of New York City.
  • The public will have the opportunity to shop the stores merchandise during the grand opening event.
  • In conjunction with the grand opening ceremony, Rent-A-Center will be giving away an 85 Samsung Crystal UHD 7 Series TV, valued at $1,399.99.
  • To enter, simply visit the store during the grand opening.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Plus-Size Industry Comes Together for Prestigious Full Figured Industry Awards

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Tawana Blassingame, CEO and editor in chief of Queen Size Magazine (QSM), has made it her mission to change that by creating New York City's prestigious Full Figured Industry Awards (FFIAs).

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  • Tawana Blassingame, CEO and editor in chief of Queen Size Magazine (QSM), has made it her mission to change that by creating New York City's prestigious Full Figured Industry Awards (FFIAs).
  • "It is an incredible honor for ELOQUII to receive the Full Figured Industry Award for Retail Brand of the Year.
  • Additional sponsors of the 2022 Full Figured Industry Awards include: Lane Bryant, PLUS Model Magazine (PMM), MVP Collections and Design House of Mallie Boushaye.
  • For more information on the Full Figured Industry Awards or to purchase tickets, visit www.theffias.com or email Tawana Blassingame at [email protected]

Toronto Attempts World Record for Most Nationalities in Group Hug

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Saturday, October 1, 2022
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Toronto, Oct. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Reset , a local social enterprise, is attempting to set a new world record for most nationalities in a group hug.

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  • Toronto, Oct. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Reset , a local social enterprise, is attempting to set a new world record for most nationalities in a group hug.
  • One Big Hug'' is intended to be a symbol of reconnection, sending a hopeful message from Toronto to the world.
  • The current record for most nationalities in a group hug is 72.
  • According to the City of Toronto, there are over 200 nationalities represented in the city.